The article discusses Judge John Bates' recent ruling granting plaintiffs in an AFL-CIO lawsuit the right to discovery in a DOGE-related case, which is the first such judgment of its kind. Following this decision, the defendant agencies sought to appeal Bates' ruling by altering the narrative surrounding DOGE personnel's employment across various agencies, effectively eliminating the legal points of discovery. They provided evidence of employees' transitions from USDS detailees to direct hires, changing the implications for the lawsuit. The outcome could significantly shift ongoing legal proceedings affecting data sharing practices in government agencies.
On February 27, Judge John Bates allowed discovery in an AFL-CIO lawsuit concerning DOGE data sharing, marking a significant legal development in DOGE-related cases.
Defendant agencies requested Judge Bates to reconsider a recent discovery ruling, aiming to modify the facts regarding the employment status of DOGE personnel across multiple agencies.
The defendants attempted to redefine the employment of former USDS detailees, now direct employees in their agencies, thereby potentially undermining critical aspects of the lawsuit.
Subsequent to the motion, defendants provided additional documentation supporting the employment status of former USDS detailees at HHS and CFPB, shifting the case's dynamics.
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